Question 1

What does "come up" mean?

Accepted Answer

Of a topic, issue, or name: to be mentioned or to arise in conversation or during a process.

Question 2

How do you use "come up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Your name came up during the interview—they clearly know your work.

Question 3

Is "come up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"come up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. One of the most frequently used phrasal verbs in English. Very common in both spoken and written contexts. The sense of a topic arising in conversation is extremely frequent in everyday speech. 'Something came up' is a very common way to explain a sudden change of plans.

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